Loft Conversions Company manages every aspect of loft conversion from drawing architectural plans right through to completion of all finishing trades, leaving the completed Loft Conversion ready for decoration. As Barnsbury's leading Loft Conversion specialist, we have been transforming homes for over two decades building hundreds of fantastic living spaces to suit your lifestyle and needs. With us, you will get a cost-effective Loft Conversion that will add value to your property in Barnsbury.
For many homeowners, a loft is simply used as storage. But what if converting this area will provide you with a number of great benefits, will you still use it in a traditional way? To determine if you really want to get a loft conversion for your property in Barnsbury, you must make yourself aware of the benefits you’ll get. A loft conversion can add up to 20% to the value of your Barnsbury home. This is according to the Nationwide Building Society. Getting an efficiently laid-out loft will also be a unique selling point if you plan on moving out in the future. Your property will also be able to withstand such natural disasters that may occur thanks to the added strength of the structure. You can also expect improved energy efficiency due to the increased insulation of your home. The warmth you can enjoy during the winter since it’s a pretty long season in Barnsbury is just an excellent advantage. You can also resolve all the problems that came with your old space by addressing them through the conversion work. For example, you can expect your new room to have a proper ventilation system to prevent mold.
The process that it would take to achieve a beautiful and cozy loft is comprehensive and tedious, but if you choose to work with us you’ll be able to find yourself unwinding in your new area in no time. At Loft Conversions Company, we do our loft conversions perfectly by involving our clients through the whole process. We’ll carefully walk you through the process that will lead to building the perfect loft for your property in Barnsbury. The first thing to be done is the inspection of the structure of your house, in this step, we will aid you in deciding if the area you’ve chosen fits the criteria of a loft space. Next, we will then be creating plans and designs for the room where your comments will be greatly included. Once the layout is ready, our builders can now start with the construction; installation of the supporting beams and columns to hold the new ceiling in place, assessment of rewiring to create a safe and functional wiring system will be done, insulators in the roof and floors to keep your house warm will be installed, partitions will be in place, and walls will be plasterboarded. You’ll only be able to see how the loft turned out as we finish the last step which involves the decoration and applying of several finishing touches.
Before you can totally picture your new loft as a new bedroom, extra bathroom, library, or home office, you must find out the type of loft conversion that best fits your room's purpose. There are different types of loft conversion that you can choose from. The simplest type is the Roof Light/ Velux Loft Conversion. The construction for this kind of loft conversion is the most convenient since it only involves the installation of Velux windows on your roof. The measurement is fitted to the existing roof line so the original roof structure remains untouched. The next type is a Dormer Loft Conversion. This is the most popular type of loft conversion in Barnsbury since it's ideal for properties with sloping roofs. With this type, your dream room layout may be given a positive outcome. The construction for this type requires planning permission since the room will be built vertically on top of an already existing sloping roof. A Mansard Loft Conversion is the most expensive type that you can get for your house and has the most complex architectural design. You can get the benefit of maximizing your chosen area to the fullest with this type of loft conversion since they will be built on the backside of your house featuring a flat roof type.
As long as the loft conversion that will happen in your property in Barnsbury doesn’t require major structural changes, you can skip the hassle of getting planning permission. This is one of the documents you need to obtain before a loft conversion commences in your house. The most essential permit that you need to secure is a building regulation certificate because without this we cannot proceed with the construction. A party wall agreement must also be obtained if your property features an adjoining wall with your neighbor, this is essential so we won’t be facing any problems while the construction is ongoing.
The average cost of a Loft Conversion in Barnsbury is between £40,000 to £90,000. (in 2022) The most common type of Loft Conversion is the dormer as it adds the most space and best light to your property. A loft conversion will not only give you extra space but also enhance your living space on your property. A loft conversion price depends on many factors such as type of the conversion, type of the roof you have, type of the lighting you want in the loft, the type of windows required, the size of the project, fixtures and fittings, nature of the exterior, client's personal requirements and the site's location. If you want to know the exact cost of your Loft Conversion in Barnsbury, you will need to book a site survey or send us your drawings and our loft specialist will review them and get back to you with a quotation.
If you would like to discuss the ways in which a Loft Conversion could enhance your Barnsbury home, call us on 0208 1020 675 or email to ask us any questions.